Programs and Services
Home Care

Home Care

Compassionate, in-home health support for community members who need medical assistance, personal care or long-term planning while staying close to family, culture and community.

At a Glance
Compassionate, in-home health support for community members who need medical assistance, personal care or long-term planning while staying close to family, culture and community.

Who's It for

  • Adults, Elders and community members of any age who need in-home health support
  • Individuals with chronic illness, mobility needs or medical equipment requirements
  • Families needing assessment for long-term care or palliative support

Where It's Offered

  • On-reserve in: 
    • Wet’suwet’en
    • Burns Lake Band
    • Nadleh Whut’en
    • Cheslatta Carrier Nation
    • Nee Tahi Buhn
    • Yekooche First Nation
    • Skin Tyee
    • Stellat’en
    • Takla Lake First Nation
    • Saik’uz First Nation

What We Help With

  • Personal care assistance
  • Medical equipment and health aid support
  • Care planning and assessments
  • Palliative and respite support
  • Coordination with band-funded homemaker programs

How To Access

Please get in touch with our Home Care team

About the Program

Home Care helps community members receive the medical and personal support they need while remaining in their own homes and communities. Each person’s needs are unique, so our team works with individuals and families to create a holistic, culturally grounded care plan.

Our team includes Residential Care Aides, Community Health Nurses, Mental Health Clinicians, physiotherapists and doctors who work closely with the CSFS Mobile Diabetes team and each Nation’s homemaker program. Together, we focus on supporting safety, wellness and dignity at home.

Eligibility

Eligibility is based on health needs and is determined through an assessment by a nurse or clinician.

Home Care services are currently offered on-reserve in:

  • Wet’suwet’en
  • Burns Lake Band
  • Nadleh Whut’en
  • Cheslatta Carrier Nation
  • Nee Tahi Buhn
  • Yekooche First Nation
  • Skin Tyee Nation
  • Stellat’en First Nation
  • Takla Lake First Nation
  • Saik’uz First Nation

Important to know

  • Home Care does not include homemaker services such as cooking, cleaning or firewood
  • Homemaker supports are provided through Band-funded homemaker programs
  • If you’re unsure whether you or a family member qualifies, the Home Care team encourages you to reach out. They can walk you through the process and help determine next steps

 

How We Can Support You

Personal care and daily living support
Care planning with you and your family
Connections to homemaker programs for meals, cleaning, firewood, errands and more (provided through each band)
Palliative and respite care based on individual needs
Assessment for medical equipment and long-term care needs
In-home nursing care and chronic disease support
Integrated support with the CSFS Mobile Diabetes team

How to Access Support

You can access Home Care by:

  • Calling your local Home Care office
  • Being referred by a doctor, nurse, community health worker or family member
    • Once a referral is received, our team completes an individualized assessment and works with you to create your care plan.
  • Requesting an assessment

Contacts and Locations

Vanderhoof Office

250-692-2387

Prince George Office

250-563-3360

Vanderhoof Office

240 West Stewart Street Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Monday to Friday (hours vary by community)

*Palliative and respite services are provided based on client needs by a rotating team of Residential Care Aides and a Registered Nurse.

Prince George Office

987 4th Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3H7

Monday to Friday (hours vary by community)

*Palliative and respite services are provided based on client needs by a rotating team of Residential Care Aides and a Registered Nurse.

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